Rail passengers travelling through parts of the Varanasi railway division should check their train status carefully before leaving for the station, as track-related work is set to affect several services between August 31 and September 4. Some passenger trains will remain cancelled on specified dates, while a number of long-distance express trains will operate through diverted routes.

The temporary changes are connected to railway infrastructure work on the Gorakhpur Cantt-Paniyahwa section. Work is being carried out between Gorakhpur Cantt and Unaula, requiring the Railways to regulate train movement through the affected stretch.

The disruption could particularly affect daily commuters who depend on passenger trains for work, education and short-distance journeys. Long-distance travellers may also experience changes because several express services have been included in the diversion plan.

Passengers with journeys scheduled during this period should verify the latest running information before travelling.

Why Are Train Services Being Changed?

The changes have been planned because of railway track work between Gorakhpur Cantt and Unaula on the Gorakhpur Cantt-Paniyahwa section.

Infrastructure and track-related work can require railway authorities to temporarily restrict regular train movement for operational and safety reasons.

As a result, some local passenger services will not operate during the affected period. Instead of cancelling several long-distance trains, authorities have decided to run a number of express services through alternative routes.

The changes are expected to remain relevant between August 31 and September 4, although the exact dates differ from one train to another.

These Express Trains Will Run on Diverted Routes

A number of important express and special trains have been included in the diversion plan. Passengers booked on these services should check the revised route and stoppage information before beginning their journey.

The affected services include:

• Train No. 15565 – Lalitgram-New Delhi Vaishali Express
• Train No. 14617 – Purnia Court-Amritsar Jansewa Express
• Train No. 15707 – Katihar-Amritsar Express
• Train No. 14674 – Jaynagar-Amritsar Shaheed Express
• Train No. 14673 – Shaheed Express
• Train No. 12565 – Darbhanga-New Delhi Bihar Sampark Kranti Express
• Train No. 15212 – Amritsar-Darbhanga Jan Nayak Express
• Train No. 19725 – Khatipura-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express
• Train No. 02563 – Barauni-New Delhi Clone Special
• Train No. 13019 – Kathgodam-Howrah Bagh Express
• Train No. 02569 – Darbhanga-New Delhi Clone Special
• Train No. 15904 – Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express

A route diversion does not necessarily mean that the train itself has been cancelled. However, the altered path can affect arrival times and potentially some intermediate stations.

Passengers should therefore verify whether their boarding or destination station is affected by the diversion.

Gorakhpur Cantt-Narkatiaganj Passenger Train to Remain Cancelled

Local commuters will face cancellations during the railway work.

Train No. 55098, Gorakhpur Cantt-Narkatiaganj passenger service, will remain cancelled from August 31 to September 3.

Passengers who regularly use this service will need to make alternative arrangements during the four-day suspension.

Those travelling for work or other time-sensitive commitments should plan ahead rather than reaching the station expecting the regular service to operate.

Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur Cantt Train No. 55095 Also Suspended

Another passenger service operating in the opposite direction will also be affected.

Train No. 55095, Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur Cantt passenger train, has been cancelled from August 31 through September 3.

The simultaneous suspension of passenger services in both directions could have a noticeable impact on local travellers along the route.

Passengers may need to consider alternative trains or other transport options depending on their destination.

Train No. 55097 Cancelled From September 1

The cancellation schedule for Train No. 55097, Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur Cantt passenger service, is slightly different.

This train will remain cancelled from September 1 to September 4.

Passengers should pay close attention to the train number as well as the date because not all affected services have identical cancellation periods.

Diverted Trains May Affect Your Journey Even if Your Ticket Is Confirmed

Having a confirmed reservation does not mean passengers can ignore the diversion notice.

When a train is diverted, it may follow a different route from its regular path. Depending on the diversion, scheduled stops along the original route may be affected.

Journey times may also change because the train is operating over an alternative section.

Passengers travelling on any of the listed express trains should therefore check the revised route before heading to their boarding station.

This is especially important for travellers who plan to board or get off at an intermediate station rather than the train's originating or terminating point.

Daily Commuters Should Arrange Alternatives in Advance

Passenger trains are widely used by people who travel regularly between nearby towns for employment, education and business.

Because several passenger services will be unavailable for consecutive days, commuters should identify alternative arrangements before the cancellations begin.

Waiting until the day of travel could create difficulties, particularly during busy morning and evening hours when other available trains or local transport options may become crowded.

Check Train Status Again on the Day of Travel

Railway operating plans can sometimes be modified because of engineering requirements, weather conditions or other operational factors.

Therefore, passengers travelling between August 31 and September 4 should not rely only on previously available timetable information.

Before leaving home, travellers should check the latest status of their train through official railway enquiry channels. They should confirm whether the service is running normally, cancelled, diverted or subject to any additional changes.

Passengers on diverted trains should also verify the latest station and timing information.

Plan Ahead if You Are Travelling Through the Affected Section

The railway work between Gorakhpur Cantt and Unaula will temporarily change the travel plans of both local commuters and long-distance passengers.

Three passenger services face cancellations on specified dates, while 12 express and special trains have been listed for route diversions.

The most important step for travellers is to check their train number carefully and verify the latest operational status shortly before departure.

With the disruption scheduled around August 31 to September 4, passengers travelling through the affected section should allow additional time, remain prepared for route-related changes and make alternative arrangements wherever necessary.